The Ken Carman Show with Anthony Lima

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Ken Puts His Reputation on the Line for a Browns Upset Over Jacksonville Sep 10, 2026

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Ken lays out his full case for picking the Browns to beat Jacksonville, citing the team's health, week-one chaos league-wide, and the need to avoid the "bleepy football" mistakes Todd Monken keeps harping on. He and Anthony trade jabs about the jacksonville stadium's infamous pool, debating whether it's more disgusting than getting into a fight in the upper deck, while callers weigh in on the heat index and whether Ken has talked them into believing in a Browns cover. The segment also revisits an old Baker Mayfield meltdown game against the Steelers for laughs before wrapping with a tease about John's crash course in Cleveland sports misery.

Do We Need to Stop Comparing Every New Left Tackle to Joe Thomas? Sep 10, 2026

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Ken and Anthony parse Deshaun Watson's confusing "which Buffalo game" comment, ultimately theorizing he tanked his own preseason performance because he assumed the quarterback competition was already decided and thought Todd Monken would just get him off the field early. They argue that decision, whether real or perceived, suggests the coaching staff had already leaned toward Watson before that game ever mattered. Ken then pivots to swearing off comparing Spencer Fano, or any future Browns left tackle, to Joe Thomas, arguing the constant measuring stick was unfair to Jedrick Wills and does nothing but set up new players to fail.

Mary Kay Cabot: Deshaun's Fragile Psyche Could Determine His Own Fate Sep 10, 2026

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Mary Kay Cabot joins Ken and Anthony to break down Tevin Jenkins' back injury, which could force two rookies onto the offensive line against Jacksonville, and gives her own win total projection of six to nine games for the Browns. She digs into Deshaun Watson's uphill battle to win back fans in the first two games, comparing his fragile psyche to Baker Mayfield's thicker skin, and defends the Jared Verse trade over reported offers from Buffalo and the Rams for Myles Garrett. The segment closes with Ken and Anthony ribbing her over the Browns' upcoming trip to Australia and whether curiosity about the location will draw viewers.

Will Anyone Actually Tune In Just to See Football in Australia? Sep 10, 2026

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Ken and Anthony reignite their argument over whether fans will watch tonight's Rams-49ers game in Australia purely out of curiosity about the setting, with Ken insisting the novelty draws viewers and Anthony arguing football is football no matter the location. They compare it to past international games in London and Tokyo, debate the NFL's motives for expanding the league's global footprint, and speculate on what a cricket stadium retrofitted for football will actually look like. The segment wraps by teasing Mary Kay Cabot's upcoming appearance and news of possible offensive line changes.

About Last Night: Should We Be Critical of Stephen Vogt & RIP Barry Melrose Sep 10, 2026

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Ken and Anthony bring in producer John to break down the Guardians' meltdown loss, where Foster Griffin gave up eight runs in the third inning, and question why Stephen Vogt didn't pull him sooner and why his measured postgame comments feel too much like Todd Monken-style spin for a team fighting for a wild card spot. They also wonder if the Guardians got a lemon in the Griffin trade given his ballooning ERA since the deal. The segment closes with a tribute to longtime ESPN hockey analyst Barry Melrose, who died at 70, with both hosts crediting his personality for making hockey watchable for non-fans.

Cavs Fans Are Sleeping on James Harden While the Rest of the NBA Isn't Sep 10, 2026

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Ken and Anthony marvel at how much more bullish national NBA analysts are on James Harden and the Cavaliers than local fans, pointing to Cleveland's hot start with Harden last season and defending the Darius Garland trade given his injury history. They then rehash the Myles Garrett trade, weighing whether Andrew Berry should have shopped him to more teams after a report surfaced that Buffalo offered three first-round picks, ultimately concluding the Rams package with Jared Verse was the smarter, less messy move.

How Much Should We Care About Deshaun's Speeding Ticket? Sep 10, 2026

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Ken and Anthony debate the Browns' defensive scheme with Jim Schwartz and Grant Delpit, arguing the loss of Myles Garrett forces more man coverage since the roster isn't built to survive playing zone. They pivot to Deshaun Watson getting caught going 86 in a 60, using it to unpack whether athletes get preferential treatment from police and how much leniency fans extend to speeding stars depending on team success. The segment closes by teasing Mary Kay Cabot's upcoming appearance and a question about whether Guardians manager Stephen Vogt deserves criticism if the team's slide continues.

Ross Tucker Calls Out Nick Wilson's 8-Win Browns Math Sep 10, 2026

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Ken and Anthony revisit their season win totals (five and four wins) after Ross Tucker publicly doubts anyone actually believes the Browns can hit eight wins, floating a polygraph test to settle it. Nick Wilson defends his own 8-9 prediction by pointing to shaky playoff teams like the Vikings and Panthers, sparking a debate about whether a Shedeur Sanders-fueled late-season surge would actually be good for the franchise's 2027 quarterback plans. The guys circle back to the offensive line as the swing factor for the whole season, comparing it to Patrick Mahomes' early struggles behind a bad line in Kansas City.

Callers Chime in on Ken's Predicting the Browns Win over the Jags Sep 10, 2026

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Ken and Anthony dig into the health of the Browns' front seven and offensive line question marks, with Ken arguing this is the healthiest and best chance to be bullish on the team before they play a snap. Callers weigh in on Ken's history of predicting Browns wins, including one who reminds him he once guaranteed a victory to a classroom of kindergartners who then watched the team lose. The conversation also touches on Deshaun Watson's shrinking leash, with Ken and Anthony debating whether fan pressure will force a quarterback change if he struggles against Jacksonville.

Ken's Guaranteed Week One Prediction Streak Is Officially a Bit Sep 10, 2026

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Ken and Anthony rip apart Wednesday night's ugly Patriots-Bills season opener, mocking the "any football is good football" crowd and dissecting Sam Darnold's hip injury and Drake Maye's rough night. They pivot to the Browns-Jaguars opener, arguing the sloppy prime-time game is actually good news for Cleveland's chances against a favored Jacksonville team. The segment closes on Ken's yearly tradition of picking the Browns to win week one, with the guys debating whether that pick means anything and taking calls from fans on it.